Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps (Printable)

Protein-rich tuna mixture served in fresh butter lettuce leaves with optional avocado and tomatoes.

# What You Need:

→ Tuna Salad

01 - 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained
02 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
03 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
04 - 1 celery stalk, finely diced
05 - 1/4 small red onion, finely diced
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
07 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
08 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Lettuce Wraps

09 - 1 head butter lettuce (Bibb or Boston), leaves separated and washed

→ Optional Toppings

10 - 1 small avocado, sliced
11 - Cherry tomatoes, halved
12 - Sliced radishes

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine drained tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery, red onion, parsley, and lemon juice. Stir until creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
02 - Lay butter lettuce leaves flat on a serving platter.
03 - Spoon tuna salad evenly into the center of each lettuce leaf.
04 - If desired, top with avocado slices, halved cherry tomatoes, or sliced radishes.
05 - Fold lettuce leaves around the filling to enclose it, creating wraps. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in 15 minutes with zero cooking, perfect for busy days when you still want something that feels intentional.
  • The crisp, fresh lettuce leaves are somehow more satisfying than bread, especially on warm days.
  • It's naturally low-carb and gluten-free, which means you can serve it to almost anyone without complications.
02 -
  • Over-mixing turns tuna into mush, and you lose the textural contrast that makes this recipe work—use a fork, not a spoon or electric mixer.
  • If your mayo is cold from the fridge, the salad will taste gluey for the first few minutes; let it sit at room temperature for five minutes and it opens up completely.
  • Butter lettuce leaves wilt quickly once filled, so if you're prepping ahead, fill them as close to eating time as possible.
03 -
  • Choose the largest, most intact butter lettuce leaves so they hold their shape and don't tear when you're filling them—second and third-tier leaves are perfect for this.
  • A squeeze of lime juice instead of lemon adds a subtle warmth that plays differently on your palate, and if you have fresh tarragon anywhere, a pinch transforms the whole thing into something almost elegant.
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